Antonin Scalia, Justice on the Supreme Court, Dies at 79

Antonin Scalia, Justice on the Supreme Court, Dies at 79

2/16/2016

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http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/02/14/us/antonin-scalia-death.html

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This New York Times article reports on the sudden death of Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia. It provides details of the circumstances surrounding his death, including his passing at a ranch in Texas. The article discusses the potential impact of Scalia's death on the Supreme Court, particularly in relation to pending cases and the balance of conservative and liberal justices. It also highlights Scalia's influential role on the Court during his tenure. The article concludes by mentioning the political implications and controversies that arise from the vacancy left by Scalia's death.

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